Amazon and Barclays Unveil Co-Branded Credit Card Offering Rewards for Everyday Spending

Amazon and Barclays Unveil Co-Branded Credit Card Offering Rewards for Everyday Spending

(IN BRIEF) Amazon and Barclays have launched the Amazon Barclaycard, a new co-branded credit card in the UK that rewards customers for everyday spending. The card offers up to 2% back in Amazon Barclaycard Rewards, with 1% on Amazon purchases and 0.5% on other spending for the first year, dropping to 0.25% thereafter. Amazon Prime members can earn 2% back during key shopping events. The card has no annual fee and provides a £20 Amazon gift card upon approval, along with a 0% APR for the first six months. Cardholders also enjoy access to exclusive Barclaycard entertainment perks. Powered by Visa, the card is widely accepted and features advanced fraud protection. More information and applications are available at amazon.co.uk/thebarclaycard.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Amazon and Barclays have launched a new co-branded credit card in the UK, enabling customers to earn rewards on their everyday spending. The Amazon Barclaycard allows users to receive up to 2% back in Amazon Barclaycard Rewards, which can be redeemed for gift cards on Amazon.co.uk.

With no annual fee, the card incentivizes new applicants by offering a £20 Amazon gift card upon approval. Customers earn 1% back on all Amazon purchases and 0.5% on everyday spending outside of Amazon for the first year, dropping to 0.25% thereafter. Additionally, Amazon Prime members can enjoy 2% back on all Amazon purchases during key shopping events such as Cyber Monday and Prime Day.

The card provides a 0% APR on purchases for the first six months, after which a Representative APR of 28.9% applies, depending on the customer’s financial situation. Cardholders can easily track their rewards and redeem them through the Barclaycard app.

The Amazon Barclaycard also includes access to exclusive Barclaycard entertainment perks, such as advance pre-sales for selected UK events and discounts on food and drink at certain venues. This credit card is part of a broader partnership between Amazon and Barclays, which aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers.

John Boumphrey, Amazon UK Country Manager, expressed enthusiasm for the new card, stating, “We’re excited to introduce the Amazon Barclaycard, designed to offer cardholders ways to earn rewards for their Amazon purchases and everyday activities without an annual fee.” Steve Weston, Head of Everyday Money Management at Barclays, added, “This partnership highlights our commitment to deliver compelling offers for customers as part of our strategy to grow our UK credit card business.”

Powered by Visa, the Amazon Barclaycard is accepted by millions of merchants worldwide and benefits from advanced fraud prevention features and Visa’s Zero Liability Policy.

For more information on the Amazon Barclaycard and to apply, visit amazon.co.uk/thebarclaycard.

Notes to Editors:
Some transactions, including cash withdrawals, gambling, and business transactions, are excluded from Amazon Barclaycard Rewards. Barclaycard credit cards are subject to application and approval based on financial circumstances and borrowing history. Representative APR: 28.9%. Terms and conditions apply. The Amazon Barclaycard is currently available to new Barclaycard customers only, with plans to open applications for existing customers in the future. For more details on Barclaycard Entertainment, visit barclaycard.co.uk/entertainment. Barclaycard app users must be 18 years or older. Terms and conditions apply.

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